06-21-2013, 07:40 AM
Here's my little VLM story.
I started a commercial cleaning business in 1982. During my first couple of decades in business I tried EVERYTHING under the sun to find a way to successfully clean CGD carpet (including VLM methods). Everything fell short. I kept searching and searching, beating my head against the wall.
Then in 2001 I began to experiment with a new and emerging concept of crystallizing detergent. It worked well! Finally I had a way to handle CGD and eliminate the common problems associated with them. I also knew that the Cimex was the baddest scrubber on the planet. So I put the two together. I didn't invent chocolate or peanut butter - but I did invent the Reese's, so to speak. I was also the person who coined the name "encapsulation" for what I had discovered (should've copyrighted that one).
Moving forward I partnered with some sharp chemists and a quality chemical manufacturer who were able to help me launch our Releasit line of products, and at about that time I started Excellent Supply.
I also dreamed up the the idea of the LMCCA (Low Moisture Carpet Cleaner's Association) and along with a couple of other gents - Lonnie McDonald and Mark Stanley we put that organization together.
Well there's my little bit of VLM history. To quote the Grateful Dead... "What a long strange trip it's been"
Rick Gelinas
The Encapman
1-800-330-1888
Encap Supplies: http://www.Excellent-Supply.com
Encap Message Board: http://www.EncapBoard.com
Encap Chemicals: http://www.Releasit.com
I started a commercial cleaning business in 1982. During my first couple of decades in business I tried EVERYTHING under the sun to find a way to successfully clean CGD carpet (including VLM methods). Everything fell short. I kept searching and searching, beating my head against the wall.
Then in 2001 I began to experiment with a new and emerging concept of crystallizing detergent. It worked well! Finally I had a way to handle CGD and eliminate the common problems associated with them. I also knew that the Cimex was the baddest scrubber on the planet. So I put the two together. I didn't invent chocolate or peanut butter - but I did invent the Reese's, so to speak. I was also the person who coined the name "encapsulation" for what I had discovered (should've copyrighted that one).
Moving forward I partnered with some sharp chemists and a quality chemical manufacturer who were able to help me launch our Releasit line of products, and at about that time I started Excellent Supply.
I also dreamed up the the idea of the LMCCA (Low Moisture Carpet Cleaner's Association) and along with a couple of other gents - Lonnie McDonald and Mark Stanley we put that organization together.
Well there's my little bit of VLM history. To quote the Grateful Dead... "What a long strange trip it's been"
Rick Gelinas
The Encapman
1-800-330-1888
Encap Supplies: http://www.Excellent-Supply.com
Encap Message Board: http://www.EncapBoard.com
Encap Chemicals: http://www.Releasit.com